Saturday, February 28, 2015

                                      Another Day at Balara
                                          David Bryan Lao

       Last Monday, we went to Balara once again.  There, I met with my second student for the first time ( since I was absent the other Monday) and met with my first student the second time.

       We had a fun start, we had some introductions and we drew pictures for the first ten minutes of the tutorial.  It was quite fulfilling and fun.  Both of them were enjoying themselves.  We then went on to the tutorial proper where they did their best in the lessons.

       My second student was exceptionally fast in picking up the things I taught while the first one had a bit slower pace but was picking up the lessons nonetheless.  My first student had trouble pronouncing the letter "s".  They were quite attentive during the middle part.

       During the last part, they were already tired of the lessons.  They weren't listening anymore and they were asking me to let them play with some gadgets.  Nevertheless, we finished the whole session and did have a fun ending.  I promised them candies the next time we meet.

       It was a fulfilling yet tiring day.  I realized how hard it was to continually catch the attention of even just two students.  It was altogether wonderful nonetheless.  I hope I can get their attention better next time. 
     

2 comments:

  1. I'm glad your students are encouraged to do their best. You have seen the difference between the two now that you have worked with them both. Do you think they could work together in the succeeding sessions?

    PS Please don't get them accustomed to receiving candies all the time--we would like them to come not for the extrinsic reward, but for the learning that comes from the sessions. Also, the other children might wonder why they don't receive any from their tutors :)

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  2. Yes ma'am. :)

    Ok ma'am, noted! XD

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